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Nami San Mateo County

EIN 94-2650681 · Redwood City, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

Income
$911,712
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
18
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$185,700, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $882,170 spent. Program Service Accomplishments:programs for people with any mental illness who are interestedin establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery, AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE THEIR LOVED ONES AND CAREGIVERS.During 2025, the Organization provided social and emotional support to community members through ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL programs; SUCH AS:NAMI Basics: The NAMI Basics Program is a free, 6-week course designedfor parents and other primary caregivers of children and adolescentsexperiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. It is not necessarythat the child has received a specific diagnosis. Caregivers whosuspect their child is experiencing symptoms of mental illness canbenefit greatly from the course as they begin to navigate theevaluation and treatment process.NAMI Peer-to-Peer: Peer-to-Peer is a unique, experiential learning program for people with any serious mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery.NAMI Family-to-Family: The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is afree, 9-week course for family caregivers of individuals with mental illness. The course is taught by trained family members in English and Spanish. All instruction and course materials are free to class participants.NAMI Ending the Silence(ETS): NAMI Ending the Silence is an interactivepresentation for teens that includes a young adult living with mental illness whoshares their journey of recovery. Teens will have the opportunity toask questions and gain understanding of an often misunderstood topic.Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.NAMI MENTAL HEALTH 101: AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION THAT RAISES AWARENESS, REDUCES STIGMA AND SHARES LIVED EXPERIENCE STORIES FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS.NAMI In Our Own Voice: In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a unique free publiceducation program developed by NAMI in which two trained individualspeakers share compelling personal stories about living with mentalillness and achieving recovery. IOOV is an opportunity for those whohave struggled with mental illness to gain confidence and to sharetheir individual experiences of recovery and transformation. IOOVpresentations are given to hospital psychiatric inpatient units,business and consumer groups, students, law enforcement officials, educators, providers, faith community members, politicians,professionals, inmates, and interested civic groups.COMPARTIENDO ESPERANZA: A THREE PART CONVERSATION SERIES FOR HISPANICE AND LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM IS PART OF NAMI'S BROADER SHARING HOPE SERIES AIMED AT REUDCING STIGMA IN RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.NAMI Crisis Intervantion Training: The Crisis Intervention Training(CIT) Program is a free program designed to help law enforcementdeal with people with mental illness in our community. This is acollaborative effort with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department,Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and NAMI San Mateo County.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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